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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 685 vs 590 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 5,057 kg, built 211 vs 52 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus AIDC
First flight 1 July 2002 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2008 1976
Number produced 211 units 52 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 12.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.7 m
Length 11.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 32 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.